Richmond Parks

Byrd Park http://www.richmondgov.com/parks/parkbyrd.aspx 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, VA Dogwood Dell Event Line: (804)646-DELL This 287-acre park in Richmond's Near West End is one of the city's most popular. Spread along both sides of The Boulevard and Blanton Avenue starting at the Columbus Statue you will find Fountain Lake, a self-lighted tennis complex for anytime play, and two softball fields. Sunbathing and pedal boat rides at Fountain Lake are popular in the summer, and a full-service concession building at the lakes offers snacks, lunch, restrooms and free Wi-Fi during the summer season. Byrd Park is a dog park

Barker Field is a fenced, multi-acre dog park situated in Richmond's Byrd Park behind the Carrilon and Dogwood Dell outdoor theater. It's a wooded site, with water, shelters, and seating. Dog owners visit the park in all weathers. There are usually several dogs there, sometimes several dozen, playing and chasing each other around the park. There are separate areas for large and small dogs. Barker Field opened its gates in October of 1998. Since then, with volunteer labor and private donations, we continually improve the facilities for both dogs and their owners. Join us in a social atmosphere, “where a dog can be a dog”. Friends of Barker Field - Caring for Richmond's First Dog Park http://www.friendsofbarkerfield.org/">